Proven to Repel:

Cats

Chipmunks

Dogs

Groundhogs

Raccoons

Skunks

Squirrels

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Dual Action Formula

Critter Ridder® is a blend of ingredients derived from three different hot peppers that immediately irritates an animal’s senses. These ingredients provide a dual action effect, repelling critters via smell and taste. This overwhelming and irritating sensation sends animals running. After a couple of unwelcome visits, the animals will avoid another unpleasant interaction with Critter Ridder® and learn to stay away.

One Application Lasts Up to 30 Days

Critter Ridder® delivers a longer-lasting defense. Just one application of this unique animal repellent provides up to 30 days of protection.

A Little Bit of Critter Ridder® Goes a Long Way

Open the adjustable shaker cap and sprinkle Critter Ridder® granules along garden pathways or around the perimeter of your flowerbeds to deter pests from entering. For a more targeted approach, spot-treat areas of grass, flowerpots, mulch beds and more by sprinkling a small amount of Critter Ridder®. For multi-surface protection like garbage cans, bird feeders and other hard surfaces, Critter Ridder® Ready-To-Use is an ideal solution.

One 5 lb. can covers up to 300 sq. ft.

Organic Gardeners Apply with Confidence

Critter Ridder® is OMRI listed® for use in organic gardening. An alternative to synthetic chemical repellents, Critter Ridder® is a great formula for your home and for the animals you are repelling.

Critter Ridder® Animal Repellent is proven to repel cats, chipmunks, dogs, groundhogs, raccoons, skunks and squirrels. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your merchandise, you may return it within 30 days of receipt for a replacement or refund of your full purchase cost.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

Save your money as this did not even slow the cats from using my gravel area as a litter box.

Response From Havahart®

Jennifer : Consumer Relations Representative

We apologize for this experience. This product is a conditioning agent, which means it trains the animal to stay away from the treated area through multiple exposures to the product over a period of time. It is not an instantaneous solution and may take several weeks to be effective.

This product is covered by a 30 day return policy and a one year warranty. For additional assistance, please feel free to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-5-HAVAHART (1-855-542-8242).

Do not waste your money. Spread it extra thick and it did not stop raccoons it kitty. Put out a second entire bottle...same thing. Worthless. Get a trap.

Response From Havahart®

Susan : Consumer Relations Representative

We appreciate the time taken to share these comments and we apologize that the desired results were not seen.

This product is a conditioning agent that uses unpleasant tastes and smells to deter animals from entering the treated area. While it may not provide instantaneous results, a decrease in activity should be seen within a few weeks.

Please feel free to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-5-HAVAHART (1-855-542-8242) with any additional questions.

Only temporary, wish it lasted longer. Got this product to deter my neighbors dog from going on my lawn (they do not clean up after it). It seems to work, as the dog becomes uninterested in his favorite spots, but the product has to be re-applied if we get heavy rain and every 30 days or so. Also, it's useless in the winter months. If only there was a way to punish the owner and not the dog, I'd buy that product for any price.

Tried this 3 pack deal. Raccoons & skunks kept stealing / biting all my tomatoes as they ripened. Got'em on film sitting in an obvious deposit of this stuff. Must have got a bad batch, or suburban varments just don't scare so easy.

Response From Havahart®

Lauren : Consumer Relations Representative

We are sorry to hear about this experience and would like the opportunity to learn more.

Critter Ridder® is a conditioning agent that trains the animals to stay away from the treated area over a period of time through multiple exposures to the product. It repels by taste, smell, and touch. We recommend keeping the product down for a few weeks to allow time for the animal to be repelled. For best results with a vegetable garden, a wider perimeter band of repellent may be needed. Keep in mind, if an animal is habitually coming to a food source, it may take longer to drive them away.

Bought to deter feral cats, I followed all the instructions but the cats used it enough more. Tried 3 times but to no avail,

Response From Havahart®

Patty : Consumer Relations Representative

We apologize for this experience and would like the opportunity to learn more. Critter Ridder® is a conditioning agent that trains the animals to stay away from the treated area over a period of time through multiple exposures to the product. It repels by taste, smell, and touch. We recommend keeping the product down for a few weeks to allow time for the animal to be repelled. Please contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-5-HAVAHART (1-855-542-8242) for additional assistance.

Unfortunately, the product didn't work for me. I still have rabbits and squirrels coming on my lawn. Pretty discouraging, especially this time of the year, when the squirrels are digging up holes all over to bury nuts, etc.

Response From Havahart®

Tara : Consumer Relations Representative

We apologize for this experience and appreciate the time taken to share your feedback. This product may take several weeks to repel the animals. It's a conditioning agent that will repel them over time by irritating their mouths and paws. It is not an instantaneous solution. Please contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-5-HAVAHART (1-855-542-8242) for further assistance.